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All questions on the exam relate to the competencies outlined in  "Description of Specialty Practice: Wound Management Physical Therapy."

The following is an outline summarizing the key components of the DSP. Examination percentages reflect the approximate weighting of specialty board examination for each content domain. Examination questions can reflect  knowledge areas or practice expectations, or both combined, to test the candidate's application of knowledge areas to clinical practice.

Outline Summary

A. Foundation Sciences: Biological and Physical 10%
B. Behavioral Sciences 5%
C. Wound Management Clinical Sciences 12%
D. Clinical Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice 5%

A. Examination 12%
B. Evaluation 13%
C. Diagnosis 12%
D. Prognosis 6%
E. Interventions 14%
F. Outcomes 6%

TOTAL: 100%